How to change a DynaGlo 23,800 BTU kerosene heater wick & ignitor (step by step instructions)
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- This is a step by step wick replacement video for the Dyna-Glo 23,800 BTU convection kerosene heater. In this video I use the Dyna-Glo replacement wick model # RW16CP that also comes with the replacement ignitor.
How do I know if the kerosene heater wick needs to be replaced? Your wick needs to be replaced if any of the following situations exist AFTER repeated cleanings aka dry burning:
- slow to light (the flame is having a lot of trouble going all the way around the circle)
- it is difficult to move the wick up and down with the adjuster knob (thick carbon build up on the wick can cause this if you have never dry burned the wick since you started using it)
- low heat output and is slow to warm up (could be from way too much gunk on the wick causing the wick to not absorb the fuel properly so flame doesn't have the right amount of fuel to burn)
- if you see that the wick is damaged
Tools you need to change a kerosene heater wick:
- flat blade screwdriver
- a pair of pliers
- a plastic bag to discard the old wick in
- gloves (to keep the fuel off of your skin and throw away when done)
- old toothbrush (optional, it is used to quickly clean around the rubber seal)
- old towel (optional, it is used to catch any fuel drips and keep your work area clean)
This video was intended to be a "refresher" for those who have done wick replacements before. If you have never done a wick replacement and felt this version went too fast for you, please check out my other wick replacement video where I slow things down and really go in depth. Click this link for that video • VLOG_074 Wick Replacem...
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Excellent video, Sarah! I actually feel like I might be able to change the wicks in mine now.
Thank you! Of course you can! When you go to change out your wick, just pull my video up on your phone and follow along with me step by step. You can do this! Thanks for watching Lynn, good to "see ya" in the comments again (lol). Take care!
@@americanbackroadhomestead I wish I could use the kerosene heaters exclusively but I work long hours and have to also use infra-red space heaters as back up because of my birds. I got my electric bill yesterday and it was over $300.00 :(
@@lynncrum What kind of birds do you have? I have found that kerosene heat just feels warmer than electric heat. I really like how you can control exactly how much you're using and when you're using it. These power companies are killing everybody's wallets.
@@americanbackroadhomestead I have a Blue and Gold Macaw, an Umbrella Cockatoo and an Orange Wing Amazon.
@@lynncrum Oh wow! Those are way prettier than chickens, lol.
Outstanding
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Cold here in west Virginia. Been using mine more but it smokes and smells. I’m going to change the wick and use an additive. Thanks again for posting.
hey Sarah great video, do you have a link for the dynaglo wick? Thanks.
Hi again! This is the Amazon link for this wick: www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-Replacement-Wick-Ignitor-RW16CP/dp/B074845N75
RW16CP is the wick model number for this exact kerosene heater I use in my videos. It comes with a wick AND the ignitor. Even if you don't need the ignitor part right away, its good to have on hand because they always seem to fail at the most inconvenient time. Of course there are other stores that sell this product...Lowe's, Menards, and Tractor Supply. Sorry it's taken so long to respond. Summer is always a busy time of year for us. Hope this info helps! As always, thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care!
Any tips to get rid of or help with kerosene smell?
Hi! Yes! I have 5 basic tips to help with this. 1) Start up the heater OUTSIDE (like out on the porch). Let it burn for about 5 minutes, then carry it in or use a square flat rolling dolly to help save your back. The initial startup of this unit releases fumes and smells you do not want in your home. 2) Crack open a window about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Burning kerosene sucks oxygen and moisture out of the air and a continuous fresh air flow is necessary. I know it sounds counter productive but you'll also find this info covered in your instruction manual. 3) You kerosene additive. There's a brand called 21st Century and you can usually find it at Tractor Supply for less the $4. Additive mixed in with kerosene fuel helps keep the wick burning clean. Carbon deposits on the wick and water in your fuel can enhance that kerosene smell. This additive will help eliminate that. 4) Always use clear K1 kerosene. All kerosene has sulfur in it. When sulfur is burned it creates this nasty "rotten egg" kerosene smell. Then more sulfur is in your kerosene the more carbon deposits you find on your wick. Clear k1 kerosene has the lowest amount of sulfur content in it, making this the reason clear k1 kerosene is always highly coveted/recommended. This is also why when you burn red dyed kerosene, the kerosene smell is pretty potent...that sulfur content is high. 5) Lastly, shut down your heater outside. When you extinguish that flame, your heater is going to release a potent smell and some slight smoke. (This is comparable to what happens when you blow a candle out.) You really do not want this smell in your home. Leave the unit outside for 20 minutes or so after you shut it down so it has time to cool and for the smell to dissipate. These are the exact steps I follow and I've never had anybody complain about what my home smells like. Most people don't even guess I'm running a kerosene heater until they actually SEE the unit burning. That usually ends up in a conversation regarding why they can't smell it...lol. See steps 1 thru 5...lol. Hope this helps you out. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
There is a. Inexpensive additive you can use. Walmart hadnit last I looked.
@@budjiman1 The most common brand of additive is 21st Century and usually comes in a green/blue/yellow bottle for about $4.99 in retail stores. Additive has 3 main purposes. 1) If you purchase a scented additive (common scents available are pine and vanilla), it can provide a pleasant aroma when your heater is burning. If you purchase the unscented additive, it can reduce the overall kerosene smell by neutralizing it. 2) It can remove the water content in your kerosene fuel. 3) It can extend the life of your wick by reducing the amount of tar and carbon buildup over time. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care and stay warm!
Great instructional video. Just curious - are you using K1 kerosene from the big box stores or have you found a gas station that sells clean kerosene you can pump?
@@justinjordan567 Hi! Thank you and great question...I've done both ways. My first winter using these kerosene heaters, I purchased the 5 gallon cans of clear k1 kerosene from the big box retailers. I quickly learned that method is NOT cost effective and it was a headache keeping track of which store had it in stock. Switched over to purchasing clear k1 from a gas station and haven't looked back. If you enjoyed this video, check out my kerosene heater playlist. Here's the link: czcams.com/play/PLFiwaO861E2zrYAbNULU-taPr7_Qcejcu.html Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Take care!